More than 30,000 victims return home from relief camp

Following the averted threat of Cyclone Biparjoy, more than 30,000 victims have returned to their homes from relief camps.

The heavy rains and strong winds lasting five days devastated the fishermen's settlements.

Upon returning home, many victims found themselves without proper shelter.

While the district administration provided shelter to 30,000 victims in 24 relief camps and other safe areas in coastal villages, Ahmed Raju, Sirani, Bhagada Memon, and Golarchi, they were able to return home via transportation as the storm gradually diminished, ceasing the strong winds and rain.

However, the persistent stormy winds and heavy rainfall in the area had already wreaked havoc on their houses over the past five consecutive days.

The victims returning home from the relief camps now have to face the challenge of lacking a safe and habitable dwelling.

The sea has calmed down after the storm, resulting in reduced waves and water levels.

However, intermittent strong winds and heavy rains persist in various areas of Badin city and its coastal regions.

Due to the stormy weather over the past five days, the largest coastal fishing village located at the fishermen's zero point has been left deserted.

Meanwhile, other fishing villages and coastal union councils, including Ahmad Raju, Sirani, Bhagada Memon, Bedmi, Jakri, Gulu Mandru, Ibrahim Mandru, Sheikh Kiryu, Shan Man Lond, Ramzan Mandru, Haji Hijam Mallah, Gaji Mallah, Rupamadi, Shekhani Gadi Lakho, Pir Kundri, Chak Char Narri, and other villages, have experienced collapsed roofs and walls of huts.

According to official reports, 31,000 people who were displaced from the coastal strip due to the threat of Cyclone Biparjoy have begun returning to their homes.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 18^th, 2023.